There has been a recent spate of civil suits launched against religious groups in Kazakhstan.
On 11th July 2022, a volunteer at the drug and rehabilitation treatment centre, run by the New Life Church in Pavlodar, filed a civil lawsuit against the church. The man claimed that he was not paid proper wages during the years of 2009 to 2022 and also demanded a settlement for “moral damages”. Witnesses testified that the Plaintiff never worked for the church and he signed an agreement every year stating that he participated as a volunteer.
Similar civil suits have also been filed against various Jehovah’s Witnesses communities where alleged victims demand for “moral compensation” for psychological damage suffered as a result of reading Jehovah Witnesses’ literature.
Pray that God will grant wisdom and guidance to the leaders of New Life Church as they manage the legal process against the church. Pray that all unjust actions and motives will be exposed and justice will prevail in this case. Pray that the Lord will convict the hearts of those opposing the gospel and they will truly come to respect religious freedoms in this nation.
(Source & Photo : VOMC)
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